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Prosecutors have successfully challenged a judge’s decision to uphold a “no case to answer” submission made during a rape trial. The trial judge held that the Crown could not prove by corroborated evidence that the complainer had been asleep during the act of intercourse,

Hundreds of asylum seekers face eviction after housing provider Serco announced it is restarting its lock-changing programme. It first announced it was handing out eviction notices to tenants who had been denied the right to remain in the UK last July.

Plans to set up a National Taskforce for Human Rights Leadership have been applauded by the Faculty of Advocates’ Human Rights and Rule of Law Committee (HRRoL). The Scottish government says the taskforce is to be co-chaired by Shirley Anne Somerville, Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and

Amazon is facing two lawsuits in the US over its storage of children's voices through its Alexa product, The Register reports. The lawsuits have been lodged in courts in California and Washington by guardians of the unnamed children, aged eight and 10.

Gilson Gray has announced five new promotions. Lorna Davidson has been promoted to associate, in litigation and dispute resolution while Iain Grant has made the move up to senior solicitor in the same department.

Measures that aim to strengthen the protection of children and vulnerable people while simplifying the system of applying for criminal record checks have been introduced at Holyrood. The Disclosure (Scotland) Bill will make the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme mandatory for anyone working w

Paramedics will be armed and told to use necessary force when responding to certain high-risk situations under a new law. The medical professionals will have to complete annual firearm safety and "tactical" training under the measure, set to take effect in the US state of Florida from July.

Thorntons has appointed Gurjit Pall as an associate in the immigration and visas team at its Edinburgh and new Glasgow office, adding further weight to its expertise in this area as Brexit uncertainly swells.

The Scottish Parliament’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee is starting its detailed scrutiny of plans to enhance protections for women and girls who have suffered or who are at risk of female genital mutilation (FGM). The committee will be hearing directly from communities and individuals

The latest novel from defence solicitor Willie Mcintyre hits shelves next month. Fixed Odds sees Robbie Munro defending George 'Genghis' McCann on a charge of burglary, and Oscar 'the Showman' Bowman, snooker champion, on betting fraud. Genghis has stolen – and lost – a priceless m

Organisations operating in the UK are reporting data breaches in greater number than in many other parts of the EU and reported incidents have risen dramatically since the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), writes Stuart Davey. A new report issued by Pinsent Masons, featu

Via Macnabs: Huge congratulations to the Macnabs team of Anne, Anita, Maureen, Jane, Arlene, Jamie, and Jamie's son Scott, who took part in the Cateran Yomp at the weekend and raised over £2500 to support soldiers, veterans and their families.

A round-up of human rights stories from around the world. Ecuador's highest court legalizes same-sex marriage

The Scottish Civil Justice Council (SCJC) is advertising two vacancies for consumer representative members. The SCJC was established in May 2013 and replaced the previous Court of Session and Sheriff Court Rules Councils. In addition to preparing rules for the Scottish civil courts, it has a remit t

A new advice service dedicated to working with companies to enhance their boardroom governance has been launched by Burness Paull LLP. The firm has assembled a trio of heavyweight consultants with vast experience in corporate business, both in legal and governance roles, to deliver the new offering.